OCSNRS refers to the annual Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium.

Each year, undergraduate and graduate students from Carleton University and the University of Ottawa participate in high-quality northern research studies, both in natural and social sciences. In recent years, these studies have benefited from considerable financial and logistical support through International Polar Year programs, the Polar Continental Shelf Program, and the Northern Scientific Training Program. As a platform to showcase our excellence and common interests in northern research, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa are pleased to host the Ottawa-Carleton Student Northern Research Symposium (OCSNRS).

The OCSNRS is an annual, one-day symposium for Ottawa-Carleton students to present their research to peers, gain valuable feedback, and network. In past years, presentations have highlighted early project results as well as publication-ready results. Please note that only current and recently-graduated (within the last year) students conducting northern research at Carleton University or the University of Ottawa will be considered for an oral or poster presentation. Northern research eligibility is defined in the same manner as by the NSTP.

Any graduate or undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa or Carleton University whose research involves the north is welcome to present or attend. Students from any discipline are encouraged to participate, as long as their research involves the geographic north. Posters and presentations may be in English or French.

Schedule

TBA.

Photo Contest

We will be hosting a photo contest for students who would like to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of northern landscapes.

Who can participate?

Anyone attending the symposium can participate. You don’t have to be presenting to participate in the photo contest.

What do you have to submit, and when?

Please submit a high-resolution photo that you have taken in the geographic north. Your photo can be of any subject – people, animals, plants, landscapes, etc.

Send your photo to WillTwardek@cmail.carleton.cawith the subject line “Photo Contest” by March 1, 2019. Please include a photo title and specify where the photo was taken.

How will the winner be chosen?

Participants and guests to the symposium can vote for their favourite photo during the day. The winner will receive his or her photo printed in large format and framed.